Rapper YTB Fatt, whose real name is Cavon Deshawn Paige, was subjected to a viral hoax on Monday, April 1, leaving fans concerned. Posts spread on social media claiming that the 24-year-old was shot and killed in a shooting.
The posts, with dramatic captions, claimed that the YTB Fatt was shot while filming a music video at his grandmother's home in West Memphis, Arkansas. Some posts claimed that Fatt was injured, while others went to the extent of claiming that he was killed in the shooting.
However, those claims have now been debunked as a viral hoax. YTB Fatt was not shot, Ht.com can confirm. There are no reports of the shooting involving the rapper in Arkansas.
For instance, here's a viral post:
According to a viral video circulating on social media, YTB Fatt's brother, rapper Pimp K can be seen discussing the incident amid the viral rumor. Ht.com could not independently verify the video's authenticity.
{{/usCountry}}According to a viral video circulating on social media, YTB Fatt's brother, rapper Pimp K can be seen discussing the incident amid the viral rumor. Ht.com could not independently verify the video's authenticity.
{{/usCountry}}In the video, YTB's brother Pimp K purportedly claims YTB Fatt was not shot in West Memphis. But he seemed to suggest that a shooting indeed took place at the West Memphis residence when the rapper and his team were shooting a music video. Additionally, it states that YTB Fatt's sister was injured in the shooting.
Here's the video:
However, the details surrounding the incident- if it indeed happened- are limited. As of now, the rapper or his representatives have not released a statement on the rumor.
YTB Fatt's most recent public appearance was a live performance at Superstarz in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 28, 2026. He was actively touring earlier, including shows on his "New Year New Problems Tour" announced in early 2025.
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Who Is YTB Fatt?
YTB Fatt, born in 2001, is from West Memphis, Arkansas, the place where he was rumored to have been shot. He is known for his raspy drawl, freestyle flow and Dirty South style. The lyrics of his music are often inspired by street life experience in Arkansas.
YTB Fatt started rapping in 2019 and gained traction after signing with Moneybagg Yo's Bread Gang label in 2023. His debut mixtape 'Who Is Fatt' came out in August that year. Since then, he has collaborated or toured with artists like Sexyy Red and Lil Yachty.
His net worth is estimated at around $1million, and he has close to one million followers on Instagram.